Are we sure this isn’t happening? My impression was that we’re waiting for clarity concerning the situation with Wijnaldum, Grujic, Wilson, etc. – not necessarily in the sense of having the raise the cash to pay for Thiago, but still with an eye to the financial health of the club.
I still think Thiago happens. I also still think some part of this is getting Bayern to blink.
Edit: An interpretation perhaps (slightly?) born out by the tweet @Kopstar posted?